This Air Fryer Falafel is hands down my favorite way to make falafel. With only 8 ingredients — and pantry staples at that! — I always have everything I need to whip up a batch when the cravings hit. The hardest part is remembering to soak the beans the night before. Pair it with your favorite tahini sauce, hot sauce, or even a spicy ketchup for a delicious vegan meal.
Air Fryer Falafel
Air Fryer Falafel is my fav way to make falafel because it comes out perfect every time. The hardest part is remembering to soak the beans the night before.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried garbanzo beans chickpeas, soaked overnight in water
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley or baby spinach, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 Tbsp corn starch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Spray cooking oil
Instructions:
- Place dried garbanzo beans in a medium bowl and cover with cold water, making sure there is at least two inches of water above the beans. Soak overnight or up to 24 hours.
- Once you’re ready to make them falafel, drain the garbanzo beans and transfer to a food processor. Add onion, parsley, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper. Process until finely ground, scraping down the sides as necessary; about 1 minute. Add in corn starch and baking powder and pulse for an additional 8 times.
- Using damp hands, shape the garbanzo bean mixture into 20 balls (about 1 1/2 Tbsp each) and transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet. The mixture will be pretty wet, but it does hold together nicely.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Coat the basket with an oil spray (I used avocado oil). Arrange 10 falafel in the basket at a time and cook until brown and crisped, about 15 minutes.
Notes:
If you don’t plan to eat the falafel right away, I’d suggest cooking for about 10 minutes instead of the full 15. That way they won’t get overcooked when you reheat them in the air fryer. (Ask me how I know.)